Mosman Rowers reopens this March with a refurbished building and a new restaurant, Archie Bear, to cater to its members and guests.
Not long ago, the clubhouse standing on Centenary Drive since 1911, nearly permanently closed its doors due to dilapidation and mismanagement.
Through a community drive that began in September 2018, however, Mosman Rowers was able to raise more than $110,000 to repair and update the structure. By November, the club also received 400 new member registrations made up of young professionals, thus ensuring the club’s longevity.
Hospitality group Bird and Bear is behind the operation and management of Archie Bear at the clubhouse. The company also owns The Sandy Bear in Clontarf and The Flying Bear in Kirribilli.
The new restaurant is on the ground floor of the three-storey structure. It has the capacity to seat 100 guests indoors and 40 people outside.
Meals served at the Archie Bear include an all-day menu consisting of breakfast and lunch choices. Members may order a bowl of porridge, poached eggs, smashed avocado on toast, a selection of pizza and burgers, or bacon and egg rolls with their cocktail drinks.
On the second floor of the Mosman Rowers clubhouse is the Rowers Bar, while the top floor serves as a function room to be rented out to members and their guests.
The newly-refurbished Mosman Rowers is still a clubhouse, thus membership is required to avail of the perks. However, the restaurant is open to the public.
